Such a beautiful store and meditation center! I am sad that I missed the cacao ceremony today but…read morewill check the website and will be attending one soon. The super beautiful woman working there showed my friend and I the space for the ceremonies and gatherings. Such a spacious and clean area downstairs the store. At Gold you will find all the good stuff: candles, cards, jewelry, crystals, decor items, comfortable clothing. Is very neat and new to the a Encinitas mindfulness community. Glad to be doing the first review for them because it just creates such a great first impression plus smells so good.

I'd like to report the Quantum Healing Meditation class with Ashley Garcia. Gold Meditation truly…read moreneeds to do a better job vetting "practitioners" , as I've met a few whose energy is very off putting. Ashley Garcia has been using her class time at Gold as a launch pad to reel in innocent members from Gold , in an attempt to facilitate her sketchy meditation business she runs in tandem. She has offered multiple students from Gold a "free meditation session" , tells some lies, and then says it will be $4000 for 3 months to work with her. Talk about a broke girl trying to pay her rent! She manipulates individuals and says a lot of unprofessional and inappropriate things. She should be fired.

The new venue at Liberty Station(much closer to my house), is OUTSTANDING! It's huge, clean and the…read morevibe is powerfully positive. The breathwork classes are amazing (especially love Kirby) and the cold plunge/jacuzzi/sauna are unbelievably large and serene. My new favorite place for all things health!! You gotta check it out.

Summary: Breathe Degrees felt like an ancient bathhouse ritual reborn in modern form...moving…read morethrough heat, breath, and embodied ritual alongside others in a warm, communal flow. This studio is intentionally designed to help you adapt, expand, and feel more alive. One of my favorite studio experiences so far. I genuinely did not want to leave! The Philosophy & First Impression: Before my first visit, I received a welcome video explaining the studio's philosophy: Using breath and hormetic stress (heat, cold, & movement) to grow stronger, healthier, and happier together. Their belief is simple & powerful, "When you take control of your breath, you take charge of your life." When I pulled into the parking lot, I could hear a man inside calling out, "Breathe in... let it go. Breathe in... let it go." (It seriously felt like the building was breathing.) The Space: I was warmly welcomed by staff who helped me check in, sign a waiver, and gave me a wristband and a full tour. The studio includes: a sauna; a cold plunge room; a yoga room; an AQUATru filtered water station; cubbies, dressing rooms, and a bathroom; and a lounge room with an educational video on their method The Class (Vinyasa Flow & Breath 90): The yoga room was arranged in a circular formation, so we faced one another, creating a shared presence & community. The class itself was an intermediate, heated power vinyasa with a smooth, steady breath-to-movement flow. Wendi cued in Sanskrit followed by English and layered in breath cues and gentle inward-turning suggestions in grounded poses. After a steady standing series, we moved into deep stretching and incredible twisting and detoxifying poses on the ground. The Breathwork Experience: After yoga, we were guided onto our backs with padded eye masks waiting for us. Wendi led us through three rounds of open-mouth inhales and exhales ("Breathe in, let it go"), followed by Mula Bandha and long-breath holds. During one of the holds, I received a neck and shoulder massage with peppermint oil, and I could feel the cooling, soothing effect immediately. The third round was the most powerful, with reminders that our bodies were fully oxygenated. After the final exhale, we were released into savasana. Wendi closed with a beautiful reflection about looking back on our day, our week, our month, our life and saying, "It was a wild and wonderful ride," which perfectly described the whole experience. The Teacher: Wendi was incredibly welcoming, thorough, and present. She took time one-on-one beforehand to explain and demonstrate the breathwork, which is essential for a sense of safety. After class, she stayed to connect personally and encouraged me to explore the sauna and cold plunge. She definitely holds a grounded, confident, and supportive container. The Sauna & Community Vibe: (I forgot a bathing suit for the cold plunge, but I spent time in the sauna.) It was a warm, social gathering space where the energy of the class naturally flowed in. People were connecting, chatting, and relaxing together. It felt like a communal ritual space. Overall Experience: This studio has so much to offer! The integration of breathwork, yoga, heat, cold, and education is genuinely thoughtful (not trendy). It was such a pleasure to experience Breathe Degrees. This is a must for any yoga enthusiast! Practical Note: First-timers must arrive 15 minutes early, no exceptions. This studio prioritizes safety and intentionality.

I participated in a Transcendental Meditation course through the Mission Valley center years ago,…read morewhere I paid for instruction, received the opening ceremony, and attended group follow-up sessions. However, when I recently reached out for support, I was told there was no record of my instruction or payment in the TM system. This lack of accountability was deeply concerning. A global organization of this size should maintain accurate records of its students and protect them from being lost in the process. Instead, I was told that what I experienced "had nothing to do with TM," despite it taking place at their center. My hope in sharing this review is to encourage greater transparency, proper record-keeping, and accountability within the TM organization so others do not face the same dismissal or confusion.

For the price you pay, you're better off doing a $100 meditation workshop. This organization is…read morehighly money motivated. $1100 to give you "secret" mantra that can be looked up online by age and gender. Very disappointed. Hesitated writing this review for a long time but feel it's important others know. Any organization so focused on money while also claiming to be about dropping beliefs, opening up, sharing love with the world, etc might want to be more transparent and mindful themselves. The meditation is mediocre at best if you've had any experience at all. If you haven't, a couple YouTube videos will provide as much guidance and more. Plus it's free! Their weekly "checks" are NOT a meditation group. They are a constant repeat of the same material. Not worth it.

Dr Dhondup Is one smart amazing doctor! I saw him at his San Rafael location. I' have numerous…read moremedical issues, for which I've seen many specialists for. For the first time in my life Dr Dhondup was able to tell me why I have my issues what is causing my issues and what can be done to help! Within 2 weeks numbness in face gone, blood pressure and blood sugar down.

Highly recommended Experience with booking very easy Doctor was kind and knowledgeableread more

I heard about the day of mindfulness from friends who went so I decided to try it. I loved the…read moreexperience and will be back. It felt like an escape since I was unplugged from my phone and silent for a few hours. The grounds are beautiful and the pond was my favorite view to take in the beauty of nature watching the dragonflies, bees, fish, and birds. I loved the songs, calming bells, meditative walk, and dharma talk. It was long though and my old body had to keep changing positions on the mat. I felt so relaxed and peaceful that I wished a nap was included. The translator was terrific! I enjoyed hearing about everyone's experience during the sharing opportunity (yet it was fine to pass the mic and not speak too). Then we ate a freshly prepared vegetarian meal at the end and had some free time afterwards to revisit the pond and bookstore/gift shop. Before leaving, I got a few photos after the event ended (since it would ruin the mood, be distracting to others, and defeat the purpose if phones were used during the experience.) It was a great to focus on breathing, quieting thoughts, and being present. Thanks for offering this tranquil opportunity to the public. I definitely encourage anyone who visits to make a donation if able.

Beautiful and so peaceful!! This place is stunning and so wonderful. The people are so wonderful…read morewho are there.

It was so warm, it activated my heart center, so I felt motivated to be in my divine expressive…read moreflow, Laura let a meditation, very peaceful, she had a beautiful radiant heart that was palpable, thank you

Great place ! Very informative and life changing experience. I went to an aura cleanse workshop and…read morewas able to get some hands on healing with a few of the mediums there, felt very light and relaxed after and will go back for more.

This review is to give major props and appreciation to Kristin Lovett and her prenatal classes at…read moreasteya. I'm 4 days post partum and cannot stop thinking about how grateful I am for her during my pregnancy. The classes were so tailored to pregnancy but still felt like an amazing workout! I feel strong even after birth. I know many women feel the same way about her. Not to mention epic playlists and she's hilarious! We love you Kristin and Asteya!

This is my favorite yoga studio! I love that they have kids yoga for the little ones. The yoga…read moresculpt class is a great workout and the teachers have good vibes, music and sequences. The only issue is that parking can be difficult, so plan to get there a little earlier to find parking. Otherwise, highly recommend!